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A review before Hebrews test.
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1
What is the main focus or reason for Jewish traditions and holy days?
To celebrate the seasons
All of these
To celebrate their history
To eat a lot of food
2
Who was the first king of Israel?
Sargon
Saul
David
Moses
3
What was unusual about the Hebrews' religion?
They made human sacrifices.
They worshipped 1 God.
They worshipped no gods.
They worshipped 3 gods.
4
A Jewish place of worship is called a...
synagogue
ziggurat
mosque
church
5
How do Jews celebrate Yom Kippur?
By lighting candles on a menorah
By sharing stories of the Exodus
By asking for God's forgiveness
By eating flat bread
6
Who is considered the founder of Judaism?
Abraham of Mesopotamia
Saul of Samaria
Jesus of Nazareth
Moses of Egypt
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What is the Hebrew name for God?
Allah
Yahweh
Vishnu
Jesus
8
What city in Mesopotamia were the Jews taken to and forced into slavery for 50 years?
Ur
Babylon
Jerusalem
Jericho
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What is a prophet?
Someone who is a God
Someone who receives messages from God
Someone who talks to God
Someone who does not believe in God
10
The Hebrews' departure from Egypt is called...
Hannakuh
the Revenant
the Exodus
the Diaspora
11
Which two holy days make up the High Holy Days?
Passover and Hanukkah
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Passover and Rosh Hashanah
Hanukkah and Yom Kippur
12
What is the name of the most sacred Jewish text?
Tanach
Talmud
Torah
Dead Sea Scrolls
13
Why did the Pharaoh free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
A series of plagues struck Egypt.
There were too many to feed.
Because Moses asked him to.
The pharaoh felt sorry for them.
14
What city became the capital of Israel after being captured by the army of King David?
Hebron
Jerusalem
Samaria
Jericho
15
Why did the Israelites migrate to Egypt?
There was not food because of a famine.
They wanted to serve the pharaoh.
God told them that it was to be their land.
They were angry at God.
16
Why were scholars excited to find the Dead Sea Scrolls?
They are over 2,000 years old
All of these
They were found in a famous tomb
They are made out of special paper
17
What is the religion of the Hebrews called?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
18
Which king of Israel is known for expanding his kingdom and making it rich from trade?
Moses
David
Solomon
Saul
19
Why did the Israelites want a king?
They wanted a king to help them defeat the Philistines.
They wanted someone to blame when famine came.
The two kingdoms fought too much.
They wanted to be different from other Mesopotamians.
20
The scattering of the Jews outside of Canaan is called...
Diaspora
Exodus
Passover
Exhilation
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What is the Hebrew name for the Hebrew Bible?
Torah
Dead Sea Scrolls
Tanach
Talmud
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What Jewish holy day celebrates the Hebrews' departure from Egypt?
Yom Kippur
High Holy Days
Passover
Hanukkah
